Employment Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire
We are partnering with a top-tier technology organization to find an exceptional Lead Software Engineer to drive compiler and programming language development for a cutting-edge quantum software stack. This role offers a rare opportunity to work on high-impact software.
Position Overview
As a Principal Software Engineer on the Quantum Programming team, you will be a key architect and contributor to the organization’s project. You’ll lead the development of high-performance compilers written in Lisp, contributing both to core infrastructure and new feature sets. This role combines deep technical development with strategic leadership and mentorship.Key Responsibilities
- Collaborate on the evolution of an optimizing compiler for a domain-specific quantum programming language.
- Lead and guide best practices for coding, reviews, testing, and continuous integration.
- Contribute to long-term technical direction, ensuring scalability and performance of the compiler stack.
- Mentor junior team members, participate in design discussions, and provide technical leadership in architecture and development decisions.
Required Skills & Experience
- Strong understanding of operating system fundamentals, runtime environments, and compiler construction.
- Demonstrated experience in implementing a non-trivial programming language or compiler.
- Advanced software development skills with proficiency in Git-based workflows and full development lifecycle.
- Proficiency in multiple programming paradigms—especially functional and logic programming.
- Expert-level knowledge in Lisp and working familiarity with Python.
- Solid background in scientific and numerical computing.
- Ability to review complex codebases and provide insightful technical mentorship.
Education & Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related technical discipline (or equivalent industry experience).
- Advanced degrees or specialized training in programming languages, or compiler design are highly valued.
Additional Requirements
- U.S. Citizenship is required.
- Ability to obtain and maintain an Active DOD Secret Clearance
Why This Role?
Join a pioneering team building the core technologies that will define the next era of computing. You’ll be part of a collaborative, forward-thinking environment where innovation thrives—and where your contributions to compiler design and language architecture will directly support one of the most exciting advances in modern science.
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Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $205,000.00 - $262,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Education:
Experience:
- LISP: 5 years (Required)
- Git: 5 years (Required)
- Numerical Computing: 3 years (Required)
- Python: 3 years (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
